Now that you know the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundant one as well as what it means, you’re likely wondering why it works to how it creates more satisfaction in your life. We’ll look at that now.
Why It Works
A mindset of abundance helps you focus on the long-term, so you put setbacks you might experience into the correct perspective. When you believe there will always be enough opportunities and resources available, you won’t worry about missing one.
For example, have you ever stumbled at a job interview? You knew you blew it. But how your reacted after wards is the key to your mindset. If you whined and cried and said you weren’t ever going to get a job because of it, you have a scarcity mindset.
But when you have the outlook that there are numerous other companies ready to hire someone like you and you’ll find something eventually. It also helps you go into the next interview with a calmer and more confident mindset.
The same can be found in your personal life. If you went on a terrible date, what was your mindset? Did you believe you’d never date again or fall in love? Did you believe that it was disappointing, but the world is full of incredible people you could connect with?
Why An Abundant Frame of Mind Creates A Satisfying Life
As you can see, thinking with an open mind and looking for the upside helps you create a more satisfying life. You won’t sit around sad and lonely. Instead you’ll take the risk and take actions that will bring you the abundance you want.
The abundance mentality allows you to trust that there is enough of what you need out there if you are willing to look for it. It helps you create a satisfying life through service as well. Abundance mindset lets you celebrate other people’s success and share in their happiness. Jealousy isn’t a part of it. You know that just because others succeed, it doesn’t mean you are failing.
An abundance mindset is one of an open, giving, sharing nature. You freely give something to others. This can be money, time, respect, or kindness. You are happy making others happy. When you spend time on others, your perception of time grows and expands.
Having an abundance mindset creates a more satisfying life because you are more aware of what you already have. You are grateful for everything in your life. You see the positive in something and learn a lesson from it. You see the potential in everything around you and see the big picture view instead of seeing the losses or missteps, the things you don’t have or viewing others as the competition.
The abundance mindset works to create a life that is fulfilling and happy because you know that you are worthy, that there is plenty for everyone and that good things will come to you.